Vince66 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Hello group I'm trying to find out information about this guitar that's been sitting in our loft at least 45 years. Was having a clear out and thought I would sell it, as it's been sitting there doing nothing for 45 years, but it's become quite interesting as I've taken it to a few people who have said it's really nice and best not to sell it until I have found out all about it as it is quite unique and may have even been made especially for someone? There is a label inside that says; EPIPHONE BANJO CORPERATION. 35-37 Thirty sixth street, Long island City, New York, USA. Other than that no serial numbers or anything else other than the name, ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 I can’t help with any info but that looks so cool. You can tell it’s been well used and loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Cheers that's what our friends have said. It is a lovely sound as well just be nice to find out it's history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 A quick internet search revealed some information. Made in he ‘70s, probably by Fujigen. There’s a 335 type Ideal on Reverb for around £150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Thanks that's totally different to what I have found on the internet and have been told so can you send me some links please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 This is the only information I have ever been able to find about them on the internet. https://dutcharchtopguitarmuseum.nl/ideal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Vince66 said: Thanks that's totally different to what I have found on the internet and have been told so can you send me some links please? https://jedistar.com/ideal/ https://reverb.com/item/1075242-ideal-hollow-body-339-electric-guitar-mij https://spinditty.com/instruments-gear/Japanese-Manufacturers-of-Made-In-Japan-Badged-Guitars-from-1950-to-1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Thanks for the links. If anyone has better information I would be grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 On 23/04/2022 at 09:42, T-Bay said: I can’t help with any info but that looks so cool. You can tell it’s been well used and loved. Not if its been in a loft for 45 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankAtari Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 You must be attached to that guitar because it has been with you for so long etc and must feel very special to you, however commercial value is a whole different story and ezbass is likely to be pretty much right. Well, good luck with it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I came here thinking this would be a discussion about our ideal guitars. Still...I'm glad some members were able to help with info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Kiwi said: I came here thinking this would be a discussion about our ideal guitars. Still...I'm glad some members were able to help with info. It’s what we do, when we can, just like we do on ‘the other forum’ . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 10 hours ago, mikel said: Not if its been in a loft for 45 years. Irrelevant, someone has used it and loved at some point. What happened to it after does not change that. I imported a sax from Chicago that had been sat for decades but the patina is amazing. It was used by a session player in the 30s around the Chicago clubs. Just because it hasn’t been used for a while doesn’t change that. New isn’t always best by a long way, chill out, take some time and enjoy the beauty of a vintage instrument and you will understand………. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 18/05/2022 at 21:29, T-Bay said: Irrelevant, someone has used it and loved at some point. What happened to it after does not change that. I imported a sax from Chicago that had been sat for decades but the patina is amazing. It was used by a session player in the 30s around the Chicago clubs. Just because it hasn’t been used for a while doesn’t change that. New isn’t always best by a long way, chill out, take some time and enjoy the beauty of a vintage instrument and you will understand………. I have a 1970 Gibson SG that I bought new, learned to play on, gigged extensively, and still play most days. Now that is a loved instrument. Anyway, it was a poor attempt at humor, regarding the fact it had only one string and had been "In a loft for at least 45 years, but was "Loved". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Do you still have it? If so, stick some strings on it and see what it sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badscrew Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Worth restoring it to a playable condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphybridget Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 A little tender loving care and it will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham50 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 It looks a lot older than ‘70s and also rather worryingly it seems to not have a truss rod. After 45 years in a lift the neck may need some adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 27 minutes ago, Graham50 said: ... After 45 years in a lift the neck may need some adjustment. Up or down..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
